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  1. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    Thanks for sharing! My big hope at this point is that the country doesn't tear itself apart. It feels like there's a shortage of good news and everything is getting worse. It's probably more a...

    Thanks for sharing! My big hope at this point is that the country doesn't tear itself apart. It feels like there's a shortage of good news and everything is getting worse. It's probably more a perception thing than anything else, but it's been a little rough, vibe wise. But I hope it gets better!

    Game wise, I'd love:

    • Super magbot
    • Astral Ascent
    • Levelhead

  2. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    They have, but it all sort of boils down to that. Plus there's a ton of resources out there now!

    They have, but it all sort of boils down to that. Plus there's a ton of resources out there now!

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  3. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    Hey @kfwyre, thanks for such a fun format and going above and beyond with this giveaway! Making guesses at these is hard (it turns out i'm really bad at this??) but lots of fun. I've put my...

    Hey @kfwyre, thanks for such a fun format and going above and beyond with this giveaway! Making guesses at these is hard (it turns out i'm really bad at this??) but lots of fun. I've put my guesses in parens

    I'm interested in:

    • 103: Thank You for Your Stay! (Thank goodness you're here!?)
    • 29: Classification Level (no clue, but I like classifying things)
    • 49: Ghost Island (Spirit Island? Always heard good things)
    • 122: Transform Hero Game Online (not a clue but it sounds rad)

    Games I don't want, but have guesses for:

    • Sue Knight: Bag Jail - Shovel knight: treasure trove?
    • Rice: Unlimited Freedom - Sakuna: of rice and ruin?
    • MEMPEST: PIRATE RPG has to be Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
    • Fury Road 4 - Streets of Rage 4?
    • 18 Minutes - 12 minutes?

    Also if time ends up running out on the giveaway and there are unclaimed keys, I've been looking for:

    1. Cobalt Core
    2. Space for the Unbound
    3. I was a teenage Exocolonist

    I'm pretty sure they're not in there but if you populated this list with some current humble bundles, I figure it doesn't hurt to ask. 😅

    Thanks again!

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    You got it, and thanks for reading! Sending shortly. If you ever want tips or pointers on web dev, just let me know! It's more intimidating than it seems, but it's not actually that hard to get...

    You got it, and thanks for reading! Sending shortly.

    If you ever want tips or pointers on web dev, just let me know! It's more intimidating than it seems, but it's not actually that hard to get something working (which is where all projects start). 😁

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    Ha, fair enough! Let's see. My wife loves birds and drawings and I'm not crazy about either. But for her birthday every year I do a bird drawing for her. She says they're getting better, but it's...

    Ha, fair enough!

    Let's see. My wife loves birds and drawings and I'm not crazy about either. But for her birthday every year I do a bird drawing for her. She says they're getting better, but it's hard to believe I'm making much improvement at 1 drawing / year. This year was a barn owl, since we can hear them from our house. Who knows what it'll be next year!

    3 votes

  6. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    I'll take a roll on #6! Good strong number. Round, but stout. Can hide if it turns upside down.

    I'll take a roll on #6! Good strong number. Round, but stout. Can hide if it turns upside down.

    2 votes

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    Ah, I've updated the link. The game is awesome! I've never tried the co-op, but it's probably good. It's mostly an autobattler, so it would be interesting to see how it works with multiple people.

    Ah, I've updated the link.

    The game is awesome! I've never tried the co-op, but it's probably good. It's mostly an autobattler, so it would be interesting to see how it works with multiple people.

    1 vote

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    Sent, enjoy! I hope it's just as good as the first one.

    Sent, enjoy! I hope it's just as good as the first one.

  13. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    I'd love Roadwarden! It's been on my Steam wishlist. My favorite christmas gaming memory is probably the Steam winter sale of... 2011? A bunch of indie devs added holiday-related achievements to...

    I'd love Roadwarden! It's been on my Steam wishlist.

    My favorite christmas gaming memory is probably the Steam winter sale of... 2011? A bunch of indie devs added holiday-related achievements to their games and you could get steam items and things for getting those achievements. It lead me to trying a bunch of games I might not have otherwise. And though achievement hunting isn't mostly something I enjoy, it was fun experiencing it with everyone. (the full list is here)

    Of those games, Atom Zombie Smasher is my favorite. It's a series of stylish vignettes played over a zombie invasion game. It sort of plays out like a board game, where you score points after each level and you try to stay ahead of the zombie team. It's utterly original and I still go back and play a run once in a while (it's super customizable).

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    I'd love Persona 4 Golden and Yakuze: Like a Dragon! Heard great things about both and adored P5R. Favorite holiday memories are mostly around watching movies with the family. We always let my dad...

    I'd love Persona 4 Golden and Yakuze: Like a Dragon! Heard great things about both and adored P5R.

    Favorite holiday memories are mostly around watching movies with the family. We always let my dad pick the movies on Christmas and he loves mysteries / detective stuff, so I've started to associate Sherlock Holmes with the holidays. There are a ton of spins on the character, so we've always got something new (or old and familiar) to watch!

    4 votes

  15. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    All right, it's one of my favorite times of the year! Tildes continues to be a cozy delight and I'm happy to give back in a small way. is one of my favorite cozy websites and I'm happy to try and...
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    All right, it's one of my favorite times of the year!

    Tildes continues to be a cozy delight and I'm happy to give back in a small way. is one of my favorite cozy websites and I'm happy to try and give back. I've got some pretty old Humble keys from a period of indie gaming I'm especially nostalgic for, plus some newer stuff too. Please let me know if something doesn't redeem, but they should be fine.

    All of these games are ones I've enjoyed or had recommended to me, so you can't go wrong!

    All I ask is that you play the game in the next few months and tell me what you think of it (either here or in the weekly "What are you playing" thread). Don't just add it to your backlog, never to be seen again. 😁 This is an honor-system + best-effort request, so don't worry too much if something stops you from playing/reporting back. Just like, don't claim a game without the intention to play it when you can.

    And, a shameless plug: if you like these recommendations and would like to see more games I've enjoyed, I run a small media review site: https://david.reviews/games/

    Giveaway is first-come, first-serve and one per person. I'll edit as things are claimed.

    I've got (in roughly release order, old -> new):

    13 votes

  16. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    This is such a fun way to do a giveaway! It's doubly fun because I've got no clue what basically any of these are (which is unusual, since I consider myself pretty well-informed about games. So...

    This is such a fun way to do a giveaway! It's doubly fun because I've got no clue what basically any of these are (which is unusual, since I consider myself pretty well-informed about games. So I'm excited about surprises!

    I'm interested in:

    • 5. Water, Fire, Shell
    • 6. Magnets, Ships, Beasts
    • 7. Run, Good, Perfect

    because I like magnets, platformers(?), and elemental stuff and have ZERO clue what they are. Thanks a ton!

    Please post the answers once all the games have been given away!

    5 votes

  17. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Thank you for the thorough explanation! I've heard the term "extraction shooter" a lot but never actually figured out what it was. Game sounds neat!

    Thank you for the thorough explanation! I've heard the term "extraction shooter" a lot but never actually figured out what it was. Game sounds neat!

    1 vote

  19. Comment on What "one-hit wonder" do you think has a discography worth exploring? in ~music

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    That first Eric Hutchinson album is such a classic! And thanks for reminding me about Hellogoodbye. I feel like I used to listed to a pile of their songs and just forgot about them across one of...

    That first Eric Hutchinson album is such a classic! And thanks for reminding me about Hellogoodbye. I feel like I used to listed to a pile of their songs and just forgot about them across one of the service moves.

    1 vote

  20. Comment on What is a business/org that is great and ethical in so many aspects that everyone should consider using? in ~life

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    It's not too hard to bind mp3 files into an m4b. Should you have to do it yourself? No, it would be better if they did. But it's pretty manageable. There's a great (but apparently now abandoned?)...

    It's not too hard to bind mp3 files into an m4b. Should you have to do it yourself? No, it would be better if they did. But it's pretty manageable.

    There's a great (but apparently now abandoned?) app called Audiobook Binder: https://github.com/gonzoua/AudioBookBinder

    I've still got it on my computer and it works great. There's also a well-reviewed paid alternative to it, Audiobook Builder.